Tag: project update
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State of Play: September 2025
In this September 2025 State of Play, I check in on my writing projects: Legacy of Iron is cooling off until 2026, Ray of Light heads for edits, The Thaw is gearing up for self-publishing, and a brand-new Disaster Series is about to be outlined. I also share my roadmap for the next quarter—drafting, editing,…
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Why writing characters linearly is changing my process for Legacy of Iron
For Legacy of Iron, I’m taking a different approach to drafting by writing each point of view (POV) in a linear sequence. Instead of jumping between characters, I’m focusing on completing one POV at a time, which helps me stay fully immersed in their story. Once all the chapters are written, I’ll rearrange them into…
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Why hitting “Reset” was key for Legacy of Iron
Back in April, I started writing Legacy of Iron on a 1990s IBM Wheelwriter typewriter as part of Camp NaNoWriMo. While I loved the experience, I realized I’d rushed the planning and cut corners to meet an arbitrary deadline. By summer, I chose to hit reset, spending months building the most detailed world and plot…
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